Uninsured Motorist coverage and Underinsured Motorist coverage are different types of coverages, but they do share some common characteristics. Uninsured Motorist Coverage What is uninsured motorist coverage ? Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage is mandatory for all automobile policies issued [...]

A wrongful death claim is brought when someone dies as a result of a negligent or wrongful act of another person. A South Carolina statute, S.C. Code section 15-51-10, governs wrongful death actions. Wrongful Death Claims Who brings the [...]

Liability for injuries inflicted by a dog in South Carolina can exist under two different legal theories.  The first is strict liability, which does not require a showing of fault.  The second theory, negligence, does require proof that the [...]